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Global News Podcast

Prince Andrew gives up royal titles

Global News Podcast

BBC

Society & Culture, Daily News, News, Documentary

4.2 β€’ 7.8K Ratings

πŸ—“οΈ 18 October 2025

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

Britain's Prince Andrew is handing back his royal titles after new allegations emerged over his links to the late sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew β€” who made the announcement following a discussion with King Charles β€” will no longer be known as the Duke of York but will remain a prince. Also: Volodymyr Zelensky fails to secure Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine during a meeting with Donald Trump; a landmark deal to cut global shipping carbon emissions collapses under US and Saudi pressure; the French banking giant BNP Paribas is found liable for atrocities committed in Sudan during Omar al-Bashir's rule; a temporary ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan breaks down; an ancient Roman memorial stone is unearthed halfway around the world; Taylor Swift fans flock to a German museum to see the pop star's latest muse; and how good is your favourite athlete's poker face?

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On Saturday, the 18th of October, these are our main stories.

0:46.9

King Charles's brother Andrew relinquishes his royal titles

0:49.9

after new allegations emerge over his links to Geoffrey Epstein.

0:54.2

Volodymyr Zelensky fails to secure Tomahawk missiles

0:57.2

after a meeting with Donald Trump.

1:00.0

And a landmark deal to cut global shipping carbon emissions collapses under U.S. and Saudi pressure.

1:08.1

Also in this podcast, how good is your favourite athletes poker face?

1:12.7

When they perform extraordinary well, what you see there is a sort of slightly more relaxed face.

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